> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup.md).

# Base Station (Notebook) Setup

A base station is required to connect to a Phoenix LiDAR Systems rover. Any computer purchased from Phoenix LiDAR Systems will be pre-configured with the required software and settings necessary to connect to our rover mapping systems.

To check if your computer meets the minimum requirements for a base station, see [System Requirements](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/installation/installation.md) to run SpatialExplorer. 

## Contents

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[Configure Windows](/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup/configure-windows.md)
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[Modify Hosts File](/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup/modify-hosts-file.md)
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[Wired Ethernet Network Card Setup](/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup/wired-ethernet-network-card-setup.md)
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[Install Software Tools](/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup/install-software-tools.md)
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